I’m writing this on Valentine’s Day and appreciating my husband and family as we exchange cards, candy and flowers. Big news this year is that my 14 year old son has his very own valentine. He’s entered the world of giving Valentine’s to someone other than his mother (sigh). His girlfriend gets top billing this…
Take care of the important things first and no matter how full your life may seem, there’s always room for a cup of coffee with a friend!
“Once in a while it really hits people that they don’t have to experience the world in the way they have been told to.” –Alan Keightley So many people spend their life doing “the right thing,” thinking that there is a right way to live in this world. You may be getting that message from…
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Holidays making you a little crazy?? Don’t fret, there’s hope! (Really) There’s one week to go….here are a few tips that can help get you through the holidays without a visit from the men in white coats. Breathe…….breathe in for 5 counts, hold for 5 counts and breathe out for 5 counts. Do this at…
It’s a blizzard out there! Time is limited this time of year, you have better things to do than read emails all day, so let me be brief. We tend to look at snow days as days to catch up on work and we don’t take the time savor the “gift” we’ve been given. I’ve…
I did a presentation today talking about my 5 Strategies for a Stress-Free Holiday. It went well and I think my favorite part was listening to the strategies audience members are already using to help make the holiday season more manageable and more fun. Here are a few of the ideas: Take everyone bowling or…
I recieved this poem from a friend/colleague and wanted to pass it on…. One Flaw In Women Women have strengths that amaze men…They bear hardships and they carry burdens,but they hold happiness, love and joy.They smile when they want to scream.They sing when they want to cry.They cry when they are happyand laugh when they…
I was lucky enough to be awarded the Superior Scribbler Award from Show Me the Mom, which is one of the funniest blogs about raising kids (4 teen boys to be exact)working fulltime outside the home and living to tell about it! It’s a must read for all you busy mom’s out there. We are…
The holiday season is one of the most stressful times of year for many people. It’s a classic example of how we ask too much of ourselves and of others. November comes around and suddenly we expect to turn into “Martha Stewart!” We want a beautifully decorated house, delicious homemade treats, perfect, well thought out…